Lagos Fashion Week today announced that applications are now open for Green Access 2025, its flagship accelerator program dedicated to shaping the future of African fashion.

As part of its 15th-anniversary celebrations, this year’s edition challenges emerging  designers to transform pre- and post-consumer textile waste into visionary designs  that merge sustainability with Africa’s rich heritage of craftsmanship.

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Since its inception, Green Access has been instrumental in nurturing a new generation of designers committed to circularity and sustainable practices. Alumni have gone on to build innovative brands that continue to redefine the essence of responsible production. Past participants, such as Kadiju, Pepperrow, Cute Saint, Ywande, Desiree Iyama, Ajanée, Pettre Taylor, and Oshobor, exemplify how the program equips designers to combine creativity, cultural storytelling, and commercial impact.

“Green Access is more than a program: it’s a movement that empowers young designers to imagine new possibilities for African fashion while honouring the traditions that shape our identity,” said Omoyemi Akerele, Founder & Convener of Lagos Fashion Week. “As we  mark 15 years of Lagos Fashion Week, we remain committed to fostering innovation that is  bold, creative, and regenerative.”  

Green Access Residency at Nahous

To elevate the experience, Lagos Fashion Week is partnering with NAHOUS, a multidisciplinary destination within the restored Old Federal Palace Hotel.

Green Access designers will also participate in a one-week residency at NAHOUS,  developing capsule collections while engaging with a curated community of industry tastemakers, ensuring a hands-on, collaborative, and inspiring creative process.

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